Upcoming cannabis events in Tucson
Tucson is abloom with cannabis events—especially during the holidays. Check out these happenings. Cannafriends Tucson: November Edition (21 and older) NOV. 16 Hosted at the Historic Bates Mansion, Cannafriends Tucson is a monthly cannabis networking event created to unite the community. From industry professionals to eager consumers, everyone is invited to take part. Cannafriends has…
South of the Border Flavors: Plazita Mexico Café celebrates five delicious years
After one bite of the creamy chicken enchiladas, I was hooked. As someone who eats at restaurants every day, it’s a pleasure to discover a place that serves standout food. Tucked away at the corner of Broadway Boulevard and Sarnoff Drive, Plazita Mexico Café celebrated its fifth year in business on Nov. 13. Every bite…
Concert supports heart transplant fund
Giovanni James Terranella died at age 22 months from coronary artery disease after a heart transplant. In honor of Giovanni and to raise funds for Phoenix Children’s Hospital, his family — parents Andrew Terranella and Julia Santino, and uncle Clayton Desmond — is hosting the fundraiser “Hearts and Guitars” on Friday, Nov. 17, with Rollingdusk,…
Phantom to recall Stray Cats at fundraiser
Slim Jim Phantom is always up for performing — especially when it’s for a good cause. Phantom will hit the stage for The Old Pueblo Riders and the NW Tucson Moose Riders’ charity toy run and concert on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Rillito Park Racetrack. Produced by Gauntlet Entertainment, the event benefits Arizona School for…
Thanksgiving benefit gives back to Casa Maria
Casa Maria Catholic Worker House gives back by feeding, providing clothing and offering affordable housing to those in need. Each year, local musicians come together to raise funds for the organization. This fall’s concert is Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Hotel Congress Plaza. “It’s about creating awareness by having the show and by raising money,…
Lindsey Stirling waltzing into Tucson
Lindsey Stirling’s enthusiasm for the holidays is palpable through Zoom. Wearing a wool beret and sweater in her winter-white living room, the Gilbert native smiles brightly when she says she’s looking forward to her “desert Christmas” in Tucson. The violinist/dancer and her holiday show, “The Snow Waltz Tour,” visit The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on…
The flavors of the holidays
In Tucson, there are chances to fill the holidays with a variety of experiences, including light displays, concerts, ballet performances, movie nights, theater, parades and themed experiences. Check out these local activities. Arizona Theatre Company’s “Scrooge!” TO DEC. 2 Arizona Theatre Company will bring its new holiday production “Scrooge!” Played by live musicians, the music…
Get in the spirit with these albums
As the holiday season draws near, artists across different music genres are coming together to capture the Christmas spirit in their own unique ways. From pop to classical, country to jazz, a wide range of Christmas albums and songs are now gracing our playlists for the 2023 holiday season. These albums offer something for everyone,…
Parade of Lights illuminates Downtown
The holiday season is underway, and a family favorite is returning to Tucson: The Downtown Parade of Lights. “We are expecting around 1,200 people to participate in the parade and are gearing up thousands more to attend, because this community has embraced this event year after year,” said Brandi Haga, the parade’s executive coordinator. The…
Festival spotlights Indigenous artists
When Gabriel Ayala — an internationally recognized guitarist and painter — noticed the lack of Native American cultural events in Tucson, he created his own. The first Native American Arts and Music Festival is Friday, Nov. 24, at the Plaza at Hotel Congress. The theme, “All My Relations,” encourages the exchange of cultures. A member…
New novel explores the antebellum era
A new novel by a local writer is now appearing on the shelves of Tucson’s bookstores. Here’s a hint about the story: Two Texas antebellum plantations; two neighboring families, both slave owners; two sons, two daughters; a slave; and trust betrayed. “I am an abuse survivor, and that’s pretty much what the book is about,”…
City Week: Week of Nov. 16, 2023
Ballet Tucson Fall Concert NOV. 17 TO NOV. 19 Ballet Tucson welcomes the season with three iconic dance works, including two by legendary American choreographer George Balanchine and a company premiere of a ballet by internationally acclaimed South African choreographer Andrea Schermoly. Her “Klein Perspectives” is a contemporary work inspired by visual artist Yves Klein.…
Laughing Stock: Pauly Casillas is a natural
Try to imagine what it would be like to approach your everyday life, good days and bad, making a priority of finding the humor in it. That outlook is what made Pauly Casillas an early trailblazing “influencer,” attracting a quarter-million fans to his Twitter feed by 2009. It’s also what makes him one of Arizona’s…
Ganja gift guide
Welcome to the annual Ganja Guide, where we list our picks for the hottest gifts for this holiday season. Earth Extracts Earth Extract Badder Strain: Toxic Society THC: 68.52% CBD: 0% Dominance: Hybrid Strain: Strawberry Punch THC: 75.95% CBD: 0.15% Dominance: Hybrid I’ve been extremely impressed with the concentrates coming out of Earth Extracts, and…
Old weed world vs. new weed world
In the past 30 years, there have been changes in the state’s legal cannabis markets and the public perception of it. It’s a unique intersection of commerce, regulation and culture. Quality of cannabis flower and genetics has deteriorated in state legal markets for a handful of reasons. Many state markets began with just a few…
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers pours into Oro Valley
Oro Valley has embraced Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers since it opened, and now the Valley-based sports bar is hoping to give back to the community. “It’s been great,” said Rick Cano, general manager. “This community has embraced us since we opened. We have been very busy since we opened, and our goal is to continue…
Looking At Arizona’s Solar Growth
Solar energy is the fastest-growing and the most affordable source of ‘new’ electricity in the United States. It is projected that by 2031, solar will account for a fifth of electricity generation in the country. But there are states that are not adopting the trend as fast as the others. Keep on reading to find…
